Our Services Fees

Standard (8 business days or longer): $164.00

Rush Surcharge (4-7 business days, when applicable): $154.00

Emergency Surcharge (1-3 business days, when applicable): $244.00

In addition to our service fees, visa applications require fees paid to the
consulate and may be subject to supplemental processing fees. Shipping and
additional service fees are separate. For a full list of fees consult your
visa application kit. Work visas have higher service fees because of their
complexity.

To see the available processing times for your destination and the consular
fees, click on the “Consular Fees and Visa Processing Times” link to the
right.

Yes - A visa is required for travel to India

Citizen of:

Type of Visa:

State of Residence:

Thursday, March 21, 2019

A passport and visa are required to travel to India as a pilot or member of crew. Note: The Embassy of India does not issue a "Crew" visa. A Business or Employment visa will be issued to the applicant/crew member.

Pilots and Crew members of all Chartered, Private jets, Cargo, Demonstration and Trainers Flights are in the category of Unscheduled Airlines and are treated as Reference cases, needing prior clearance from competent authorities in India. The minimum time required for processing such Visa applications is five (5) weeks. No Visa will be issued without the mandatory clearance. The following additional forms are required:

1) The landing permit issued to the airline or cargo operator by the DGCA (Director General of Civil Aviation) in India
2) A Copy of A999 (Air Operators Certificate) issued by the FAA
3) A copy of ICAO issued by the FAA
4) A Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Government of India to the company's India office

When completing an application for a flight crew business visa the specific job title must be on the application "crew member" is not an acceptable occupation. Please specifically designate Pilot or Flight Attendant in occupation.

San Francisco: If you are submitting in San Francisco, you must submit original signed letters and documents. The consulate will not accept copies.

Houston: Please note before submitting your visa application to {B:CompanyName} that the city to be visited in India and the expected entry and departure dates must be consistent and match on each of the following documents: visa application form, invitation letter, certificate of incorporation, and business cover letter. The Consulate of India will not process any visa application that does not follow these guidelines.

Send these documents to Travisa

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Passport Requirements:

Original passport and one photocopy of passport information and signature page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay in India, with at least two blank passport pages available for India visa stamps. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Indian visas.

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India Visa Application Form:

One signed India visa application form plus one copy.- The traveler must sign their own visa application form, and signatures on the application must match the signature in the applicant's passport.
- The Indian visa application form must be printed on two pages, and signed on both pages. The applicant must sign under the photo on the first page, and at the bottom of the second page.
- This is an online application form. On the Indian Government website, select the orange button on the left that says "Regular Visa Application" to start the visa application form.
- Once you complete the visa application, please print the form. Do not make an appointment and payment at this timePlease read the India Visa Application Guide before you begin the online visa application form. Your passport will be shipped back to the address indicated on your application under "Present Address."

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Photo Requirements:

One recent 2 x 2 passport type photograph, in color, front view and with a plain/white background. Glasses should not be worn in these photos; photos should not be stapled to the application.

OR - you can upload a photo when you place your order, instead of providing physical passport photos.

Copy of Certification of Incorporation from the inviting company in India.

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Letter Of Invitation:

A letter of invitation on company letterhead from sponsoring company in India. This letter must be signed by an appropriate person in the inviting company, such as HR, Executive, or inviting business contact.

The invitation letter must explain the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. Information on this letter must correspond exactly with the information provided on the visa application form and supporting documents, and must be signed and sealed on company letterhead by the host in India.

Generate the Letter Of Invitation for your Indian host to print, sign and return. Simply complete Travisas fill in the blank India Business Letter and Invitation Template and email the completed letter to your Indian host. *For your convenience, make sure to print the Business Cover Letter at the same time.

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Business Cover Letter:

Letter from the employer or sponsoring company in the United States, on company letterhead. This letter must be signed by an appropriate person in the applicant's company, such as HR, Executive, or direct supervisor of the traveler.
The business letter must introduce the applicant, indicate the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly state the purpose of visit to India. Detailed contact information for the organizations to be visited must be included. The business letter must also state the validity of visa applied for (1 Year, 5 Year or 10 Year) and indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant. For 5 year or 10 year requests, the letter must explain the need for future trips planned; visa validity will be granted at the discretion of the consulate. Information on this letter must correspond exactly with the information provided on the visa application form and all supporting documents.

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Proof of State Residency:

A clear photocopy of the applicant's driver's license or state issued ID is the best proof of address. The address on the ID must match the present address on the visa application exactly. Alternatively, the most recent major utility bill (Water, Gas, Electric, Sewage), or a copy of a valid/current lease containing both the landlord and tenant signature, may also be accepted.

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Applicants Under the Age of 18:

Washington, DC:

If traveling with a child or children under the age of 18, then you must provide the following additional documents:

Photocopies of both parents driver's licenses and a copy of the information pages of their passports. If the parents do not have passports, you must include a notarized statement stating the parents do not have passports.

A photocopy of the minor's birth certificate showing both parents' full names, date of birth and nationality. Your birth certificate must be translated into English. You may also provide a notarized government document from your country of origin that shows parents' names, the minor's date of birth and nationality.

Only for persons of Indian origin and former Indian nationals: a birth certificate, a previous Indian passport, or a school leaving certificate. Please refer to the "Persons of Indian Origin Only" section for additional information.

Additionally, all minors aged five and above must sign their name in the signature box the first page of visa application under their photograph. Minors under age five should affix their thumb print in the blue or black ink in the same box. For all minor applicants both parents must sign their names on the second page and have their signatures duly authorized with a notary stamp and seal on the second page.

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Other Requirements:

Houston: You must provide the following documents, a copy of these documents will be accepted:

Crew members must provide a copy of their valid crew identification (ID) badge, which must be valid for at least six months

Pilots must provide a copy of the pilot's license or certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Additionally, they must provide a copy of the Air Permit from the Indian organization to be visited to proof authorization from the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

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Country of Origin:

For Applicants of Indian Origin: There are additional procedures and visa requirements for applicants of Indian origin, including applicants born in the US to parents of Indian origin. Please carefully review the requirements for applicants of Indian origin and include all necessary documents and fees with the visa application.

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will provide your contact and shipping information, choose the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.

Travelers must leave India on or before the expiration of their visa. Travelers who remain in India beyond the validity of their visa could face detention and significant penalties. If your intended length of stay in India exceeds the validity of your existing visa, you must apply for a new visa.

Register your trip with the US Embassy:

The US State Department strongly encourages American citizens planning international travel to register with the US Embassy(s) in the countries they plan to visit. Registration notifies the US Embassy in each country of your travel plans and enrolls you in the State Department travel advisory and warnings program. Feel more secure about your international travels by having Travisa register your trip with the US Department of State; simply complete the form on your visa application kit after placing your order.

Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.